More Historical Journeys through England

Ref: C3741530

Topics will include: a tour of the West Sussex coastline; the landscape, buildings and towns of East Yorkshire; the architecture and archaeology of English parish churches, including some regional variations; the origins and meanings of English place-names, including those in Kent; and the history and function of Kent's later nineteenth-century fortifications, including the Chatham ring-forts.

Course aim

Illustrated talks providing an introduction to Kent and some other historic English counties, including their geography, history, coastlines, settlements, and buildings.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

No skills or experience needed

This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

Discuss some aspects of the history and topography of the West Sussex coastline.

Discuss some aspects of the history and topography of East Yorkshire.

Discuss the architecture and archaeology of English parish churches.

Discuss the origins and meanings of English place-names.

Discuss the history and function of Kent's later nineteenth-century fortifications.

How will I be taught?

The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion

You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor

What else do I need to know?

It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

No pre reading or pre course work is required

What can I do next?

Progress to another WEA course

Progress to a course with another provider

Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member